Garry Point to Finns Slough, South Dyke 15 km [Easy, 5 hours]
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Please read all of this description and legal disclaimer at the bottom, by RSVPing you accept the legal disclaimer.
If you decide to not come, please change your RSVP asap. Please understand NO-SHOWS are not appreciated because it's not fair on the rest of the group to be delayed thinking you may show up.
Please be on time, at least 5 minutes before start, communicate.
We will do the Richmond South Dyke from Garry Point to Finns Slough and back, mosey through Steveston Village, stop and explore the Britannia Shipyards, Japanese house and Chinese Bunkhouse and then to mystery Finns Slough.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/south-dyke-trail
Meet outside the washrooms next to Garry Point Fish & Chips.
12771 Seventh Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 2Y4
The weekend weather has been challenging lately with rain. Let's hope this Saturday weather forecast is dry. If not, then this hike could be cancelled with 48 hours notice or moved to Sunday. It could also be cancelled if the group size is too small, like just a few people.
There is free parking in Garry Point park or you can park in Sixth avenue between Chatham and Moncton st.
This hike is around 15 km long and might be muddy on some areas. This should be the start of mushroom blooms. We will not be foraging wild mushrooms.
Optionally, afterwards, depending on group interest, we can get a drink/food at the Good Co bar/restaurant, happy hour til-6pm.
You must wear appropriate attire, boots, rain gear (i.e. waterproof clothing) should we encounter rain. All other hiking essentials are recommended, including 2 liters of water, a change of clothing, snacks etc.
This hike will be cancelled if there's moderate or heavy rain.
The pace of this hike will be moderate (not slow not fast) - I expect this hike will take around 5 hours depending on trail and weather conditions and we will have some steps. We will stick together as a group as best we possibly can.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- All participants are entirely responsible for their own safety
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group composed of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers.
The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event.
By RSVPing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.